HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg290October 12, 1976 Page 6
Mr. Paradise stated he is an electrician and asked whether trade vehicles might
be a special problem. Administrator Achen stated the proposed ordinance contains
two provisions. One for snow fall that accumulates to three inches. In this case
a car must be removed immediately until the street is plowed. The other provision
is for plowing when there is less than three inches. In this case the City must
give at least 24 hours notice to vehicle owners.
Mr. Linke asked if the Council had considered prohibition all parking, like Anoka
does? Attorney Meyers stated that New Brighton prohibits parking during certain
hours. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that New Brighton has their own plowing
crew but we have to wait for the County to finish with their own roads first. Mr.
Linke suggested that from November to April on street parking be prohibited
completely. Administrator Achen stated that realistically there are cars that always
prak on the street.
Mr. Gordon Ziebarth, 5150 Bona Road, suggested no parking after dark, since most
of the plowing is done in the evening or early morning. Councilmember Baumgartner
stated that maybe the Council should consider cutting off all parking from November
to April. Mayor Pickar stated that some people park on the street as a year round
thing.
Attorney Meyers stated that the City may have to post signs as the Administrator
suggested. Administrator Achen stated that usually the County plows our streets
during the day light hours when most people are using their cars. He further
explained that Section A says we can immediately tow after three inches of snow.
With Section B it does not matter how much snow is on the ground, we can still
plow and tow but must provide 24 hours notice. Attorney Meyers stated that towed
cars are now taken to New Brighton, and he is not sure of the tow fee. The
court fine is not as much as the tow fee and the trouble of getting your car
back.
Mr. Lestina, 6939 Pleasant View Drive, asked what would happen if thesnow doesn't
cone until 3:00 a.m? Attorney Meyers stated the City could start issuing tickets
right away. Administrator Achen stated the County will start the snow removal
crew on County roads, which is five to six hours work. It probably would be
6:00 a.m. or later before they get to the City streets. The intent is not to
issue tags or tow cars but to plow the streets.
Mr. Lestina explained that he only shovels enough of his driveway to provide
space for his own vehicles. If he gets company they have to park on the street.
If it snows during the night their car may be towed. Administrator Achen stated
that if a snow storm hits during the night the County probably won't work on City
streets until midmorning after you are up and can see the snow. The Police
Department will use some discretion and may have the County plow first the streets
where there are fewer parked cars.
Attorney Meyers explained that currently there is no towing. The City gives a
four hour notice and then tickets the car. Mr. Linke again suggested the no
parking during the winter idea. Administrator Achen stated that this would be
easy to administer if the Council wants to adopt that type of ordinance, but
we would get a lot of complaints since cars park in the street now.